The president is a ceremonial office position and serves as a diplomat and figurehead. The prime minister acts as an executive authority upon the cabinet of ministers.

The president is elected by plurality vote. The prime minister is appointed by the president with the approval of parliament.

4 years

Judicial

Final court of appeal in Iceland.

Judges are proposed by the ministry of interior selection committee and are appointed by the president.

Life appointment

Legislative

Parliament is the main legislative body in charge of creating legislature.

54 members are elected through an open-list proportional representation system and another 9 members are elected by open-list proportional representation in multi-member constituencies.

4 years

International Relations

Foreign Policy Trends: Iceland is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the European Free Trade Association, and the OECD. Iceland maintains relationships with almost all nations and shares especially close ties with the Nordic countries, Germany, the United States, Canada, as well as other NATO nations.